Drywall Installer and Finisher

  • Airdrie
  • Elite Interiors Systems Inc.

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

  • Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years Work site environment :

  • Dusty Work setting :

  • Commercial

  • Residential

  • Various locations Tasks :

  • Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster

  • Clean and prepare surfaces

  • Cure freshly plastered surfaces

  • Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners

  • Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings

  • Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife

  • Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required

  • Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets

  • Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency

  • Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim

  • Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists

  • Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry

  • Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings

  • Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound

  • Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages Work conditions and physical capabilities :

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

  • Handling heavy loads

  • Manual dexterity

  • Physically demanding

  • Repetitive tasks

  • Standing for extended periods

  • Work under pressure Weight handling :

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment :

  • Hard hat

  • Safety glasses/goggles

  • Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability :

  • Client focus

  • Dependability

  • Flexibility

  • Reliability

  • Team player

  • Work Term: Permanent

  • Work Language: English

  • Hours: 40 hours per week